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Minimal change nephropathy associated with sclerosing mesenteritis
M A Vernace1, A G Bellucci, R T Mossey
1Department of Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA.
Nephron
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Sclerosing mesenteritis can cause nephrotic syndrome, a kidney disorder characterized by minimal change nephropathy. Treatment with prednisone effectively resolved proteinuria, suggesting immune system involvement in this condition.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Immunology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare condition involving inflammation and fibrosis of the mesentery.
- Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder characterized by heavy protein loss in urine.
- Minimal change nephropathy is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome, particularly in adults.